How much does an engineering teacher make in California?
$137,300a year
Median yearly pay for engineering teachers in California. That is $66.00 an hour or $11,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.00
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,660Median: $137,300Highest 10%: $294,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 25th | $104,900 | $50.44 | |
| Median | $137,300 | $66.00 | |
| 75th | $189,600 | $91.17 | |
| 90th | $294,300 | $141.47 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $175,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $163,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $154,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $130,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $128,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $126,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineering teachers.
| 1. California | $137,300 |
| 2. Illinois | $135,400 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $134,900 |
| 4. Georgia | $131,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $66.00 ($137,300 a year).
Do engineering teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $137,300 against $109,300 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for engineering teacher pay?
California ranks 1 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays engineering teachers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $175,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.